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Danielly Family History

Danielly Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dannelly, Daniely, Daniell, Daniel, Donnelly, Aniello, Danella

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Where is the Danielly family from?

You can see how Danielly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danielly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danielly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Danielly families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Danielly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Danielly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danielly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Danielly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danielly. 47% of Danielly men worked as a Laborer and 78% of Danielly women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danielly were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danielly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danielly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Danielly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 311 military records available for the last name Danielly. For the veterans among your Danielly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danielly lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Danielly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Danielly in 1946 was 33, and 91 in 2003.

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